Your Majesty, I love you.

23. Just by being there

On days when the rain was pounding down hard, the carriage would stop for a moment. It usually moved on when the rain cleared, but today, for some reason, it didn't move even as daylight broke. What could have happened?

이대휘

Hey, what's going on all of a sudden...

이재희

… … I finally caught it.

As soon as I opened the door, I heard a familiar voice. I chuckled, and now I was sick of it. "Why did you go to all this trouble to catch me?" I tried to say, but was interrupted.

이재희

"Oh, calm down. Just listen to me and I won't kill you. I'll even write a letter to Kim Dong-hyun telling him you're alive."

이대휘

Suddenly? I don't trust you. You called me here just to kill me.

이재희

If you just listen, you'll live too! Do you think I'm doing this because I want to?

He suddenly screamed and grabbed my wrist. Why was he acting like this all of a sudden? As I walked away, I looked at his face. His eyes were red, and he was biting his lip as if holding back tears. That's when I knew something was wrong.

이재희

You know, Del Luna and Rosemary went to war. We couldn't help it. It's our way of stealing the Emperor's precious people.

이대휘

Torture me? What do you want from me? I'm a slave and I don't know anything. If you're going to kill me, kill me here.

이재희

Why do you talk like that? Don't you want to live? Other people beg to survive, but if you act like this, the Emperor of Del Luna won't be able to stand it and will kill you!!

이대휘

What if I say I don't want to live?

이재희

What on earth were you thinking… … .

The Emperor of Del Luna can't kill me. Isn't that what he's saying? Even if he's covered in blood, Lee Dae-hwi will survive.

이대휘

And you thought I couldn't escape from you? You should've come with the soldiers. What are you doing alone?

He laughed at Lee Jae-hee, who was standing there blankly, and then turned around. Del Luna is still the same, a stupid and clueless country. I ran away so many times during my time as a slave, and I can't do that one thing—?

이대휘

Mr. Ha, it's raining so much. It's my first time at Del Luna, so I don't even know where to go.

Perhaps because I hadn't been able to rest for days and was sick, I had no energy or the strength to walk. Exhausted, I leaned against a tree for a moment to rest, when a deafening gunshot sounded from somewhere. Ah, there was war here.

"Hey there, we have to catch him!!"

이대휘

Ugh, why now of all times… … .

Running away when I didn't even have the strength to run? Fortunately, there was a lot of fog and the rain was falling like crazy, so it must have been difficult to find me. All I could hear was gunshots, and no one was in sight. Or maybe it was just me who couldn't see them.

이대휘

I, I'm really dying-

A bullet grazed my arm. Without even feeling the pain, I ran off somewhere. The sky was so sad, the rain pouring down as if the world was about to end. "No, I must live. His Majesty must not cry when he finds out I'm dead."

As my vision began to blur, I tripped over a large rock and fell to the ground. I couldn't run anymore. If I got caught, I'd die.

"Found it. Little one, let's die nicely this time."

이대휘

Please save me, I can't die like this...

Just as I was about to die with a gun to my head, a bullet flew into the head of the man in front of me. It was a sight I'd seen every day during my slavery, but it couldn't have been more terrifying. I don't know what I'm doing. I just want to live.

이재희

Ha, Lee Dae-hwi, run away quickly… …!!

The cracking voice was barely audible, hidden by the sound of the rain, but I knew it was Lee Jae-hee. And what was even more certain was that this wasn't the Lee Jae-hee I knew.

이대휘

You too, you too have to live. I'll make sure of it.

이재희

You crazy bastard. Don't you want to see Kim Dong-hyun? If I live, you die, and if I die, you live.

As I was running away, I realized Jaehee Lee was about to die, and my feet were frozen. He would have killed himself if no one else had. Look at this. They're stupid. The people at Del Luna are stupid.

이대휘

Where is the fool who can't even take care of his own life, Lee Jae-hee!!

I cried at the thought of so many people dying because of me. No matter how many times I called, there was no answer, and it felt like I'd lost the world. Why did they die because of me? Why couldn't they just kill me like last time?

이대휘

See you later. You may hate me, but watch over me from heaven.

After wandering around for a while, I got really, really lost. Where am I? I found myself in a forest with no people, no animals, nothing. Fortunately, it was morning, so I could see ahead.

이대휘

In times like these, you need to come to your senses, Dae-hwi. There's bound to be at least one person there. I'm sure of it.

Honestly, I don't know how many hours I've been thinking this. I'm hungry. I'd rather die of hunger than get murdered!!

이대휘

Oh shit!!! When is Rosemary going to come!!

The curse came out loud. I honestly don't know if this is Del Luna or Rosemary. I don't even know where to go.

"Uh...this is Rosemary."

이대휘

Ah, ahhh!! N, who are you!!

"Be quiet. You look so skinny you could die. Come in and eat something before you go."

이대휘

Is that okay? You can just give it to me-

"Oh, you're really suspicious. Then you don't have to give it to me? Okay, go, go."

Ah, Lee Dae-hwi's mouth is acting strange. Are you doubting such a kind person right now? It's obvious Rosemary is on our side! He started acting cute and said I was crazy just now. Who would accept me, dressed like a beggar? He'd be a bodhisattva.

"Your clothes are shabby too. What is this? Are you hurt? What is that young man doing?"

이대휘

Something came up... ... Oh, by the way, can you tell me where this is?

"You're going to Biella - the Rosemary Capital -? Just pass through this forest and I'll be out."

What? Am I standing near the capital? The forest I always see? My eyes widened, I sat down on the ground and bowed. Thank you, I survived thanks to you!!

"...Why bow twice? Am I a dead person?"

이대휘

First of all, thank you so much! I will definitely repay the favor later!!

I ran as fast as I could, oblivious to the pain from walking. My heart was filled with excitement at the prospect of seeing His Majesty. Of course, that didn't stop me from caring about my appearance. What was my condition?

이대휘

Her hair was all messed up, her clothes were bloody and torn, and she seemed to smell-

"You punk, did you plan on going to Biella like that? Go wash up and go!!"

이대휘

Oh, I have to go quickly!

"I'd really like it if it went like that. Do you think it would be good for you?"

When I heard about it, it was true. It would be a bit strange to show off this wound so openly. In the end, I was dragged away and had to wash first. Ugh, I want to go quickly!

김동현

Park Woojin is missing…? And Lee Daehwi can’t be found either?

"Ah, that's information I found while searching, so it's not exact-"

I was going crazy. Park Woojin and Lee Daehwi were both missing. Just hearing it was scary, but what if it was all true? Everything was out of control, and the guilt that it was all my fault was unbearable.

전 웅

It could be a rumor. Rumors are rarely accurate, are they? And it's unlikely they'll die. They'll probably come back alive somehow.

김동현

But what if you come back injured in any part of your body? If something bad happens on your way here, it'll be my fault.

전 웅

Why is it your fault? Please don't blame yourself, it's not your fault. This time, Del Luna started it first.

Comforting him was useless. I clutched my head in my hands, agonizing in agony. I didn't know what to do. Can someone like me, someone like this, be emperor? As each day passed, I became more and more miserable. I was afraid of having no one by my side.

김동현

I'm going out. I think I need to check the situation.

전 웅

Don't worry, Ha Sungwoon is watching over you, so it's okay.

김동현

… … I see. Ah, but even if I stay here, it’ll just give me a headache.

If I went outside, I felt like Dae-hwi would come back with a bright smile. He said he was back, that we wouldn't be sick anymore.

이대휘

I told you, all I have to do is look at His Majesty's face! Why can't I see it?

"Do we let just anyone in because we're crazy? His Majesty recently said that absolutely no one should be allowed in."

이대휘

Oh, then you don't want to meet, just let me see your face? Can't you even see my husband with your own eyes?

"Is he crazy... Hey, this guy is suspicious, arrest him."

Wow, this is really ridiculous. This is ridiculous!! Since when has Your Majesty been such a great person? As far as I know, he used to be a punk and a crazy idiot. Yeah, then I'll get caught and see Your Majesty's face. He's been caught more than once or twice.

이대휘

Don't regret it later. Seriously, I got shot while looking at Rosemary.

"Who told you to come? You came voluntarily in the first place."

이대휘

…….

I hadn't even heard anything harsh, but tears welled up in my eyes. How much did I have to struggle to get here? Even if I were a slave, I grew up here and have lived here my entire life. What? And I came here voluntarily in the first place?

이대휘

Hmm... ... Okay, I'm going. I won't come back. Tell His Majesty. That black-haired kid was making a big fuss today and said he was going to Ruby.

"It won't work out. Let's call the Knight Commander and have him catch him."

이대휘

Really? Then I'm so grateful.

That famous knight commander is my close friend, Jeon Woong! You're all dead. Is this the time to reveal my connections? You're wrong to judge a person by their clothes.

전 웅

Yeah, what brought you here…? Lee Dae-hwi?

이대휘

Dude, those people are telling me to get out of Rosemary because I'm a beggar!! I came here to see Your Majesty!

"Hey, when did we ever say that? We didn't tell you to get lost."

이대휘

You came in voluntarily and now you're telling me to get out of here? What do you mean? Don't you guys understand better than me?

I hugged Jeon Woong tightly and cried, saying everything I wanted to say. To be honest, I may have exaggerated a bit. I spoke as if the world was going to end. "Jeong-wook, huh, that's what those people are, huh?"

전 웅

Oh, no, Dae-hwi, let's go in first, okay? That's right, His Majesty wanted to see you too.

이대휘

They told me not to come in!

전 웅

Hey you guys, get out. Don't show up in front of this kid.

"……Your Majesty, Knight Commander."

이대휘

… … Hey, see you later, hyung Woong!

Jeon Woong's face was etched with confusion. "Did I come so suddenly and make you dizzy? There weren't many ways to see Your Majesty, so I did that." He waved once and immediately went to find Your Majesty. "I'm finally meeting Your Majesty?"

김동현

Phew, it doesn't get any better even if I go outside. Lee Dae-hwi is missing...

I've been thinking about this all day. Wherever I go, this is a place Dae-hwi frequents, and he's always said these things to me. Even when I try not to, I can't help but think about it. I already love him too much.

김동현

I miss you. If you come back, I'll pour all my strength into protecting you. I'll give you even more love.

"Will you do whatever I ask?"

김동현

Yeah, of course… … Huh?

For days, the surroundings had been filled with nothing but cold air, but he embraced me with warmth. He wrapped his body tightly from behind, and I couldn't help but cry. Perhaps because I couldn't believe it, I couldn't bring myself to turn around and look at his face.

이대휘

Your Majesty, won't you see my face? Didn't you want to see me?

김동현

No, I wanted to see it like crazy. I couldn't stand waiting-

I turned around and spoke. I'd always been the one to kiss her first, but now she was kissing me. Even though we were just kissing, tears streamed down my face. I was so happy I could almost fall in love again.

이대휘

I'll only show you my smiling face. So you won't get hurt anymore.

Your sweet smile made my heart beat faster. I think I really love you, but honestly, I can't hear a single word you say. I just want to hug you right now.

이대휘

Your Majesty, you are precious. You taught me, a young and insufficient person, what love is. It's only natural that it's difficult to look after so many people.

How should I put it? I was so grateful that she spoke such warm and gentle words to me and was by my side. Instead of words, I hugged her and told her how much I loved her.

Thank you for being by my side. Thank you for being on my side.

휘슬 / 로휘

Oh my, I actually heard this 🥺 I think I remembered it well because it was so catchy 😅

휘슬 / 로휘

And I wanted to drag out Goma for a few more episodes, but I finished it with this episode⭐️ If you get to know Jaehee, he's a good kid!

휘슬 / 로휘

I saw on the internet that everyone said that real life is hard, but it's annoying when you have a hard time reading web novels too ㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I think I would be like that too^^

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Anyway, thank you so much for watching this episode💚 See you in the next episode

Thank you both...^^💚

The moon stopped being stuffed.